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     Almira P. Humphrey was born in 1820 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.² She married Joshua A. Brown on 29 February 1836 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands.³ Almira P. Humphrey married Frederick Graddy on 16 January 1842 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
; Her 2nd of 2 husbands.^1,2
Almira P. Humphrey died between August 1847 and December 1850 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA; Probably d between date of her father's will (19 July 1847) and the 1850 census.²
Almira P. Humphrey was buried between August 1847 and December 1850 at Burial details unknown ;
From Find a Grave:
Almira P. Humphrey Brown, Graddy
     She was a mentioned with Benjamin Humphrey; Clipping "Humphrey Family Bible Record" by Mrs. Agnes D. Ashby posted by Herwork on 11 July 2014:
     "Benjamine Humphrey a charter member of Waltons Creek Church is buried in a family buring [sic] ground near Matanza on his monument died, November 17, 1847, age, 63..."
     "Benjamine Humphrey was married to Betsy McGriff when they moved to Ohio County. His farther, John, died in Hardin County in 1815. His sister, Betsy married Timothy Tichenor. They also lived in Walton's Creek Community. Issue of Benjamine and Betsy Humphrey are Rollie B., Richard E., Abijaj-(ABIJAH) Sarah Bron, Margaret Brashears, Matilda Neely, Almira Graddy, Elizabeth, Lucreta Tanner.
     "Ohio County Marriages:
     "Margaret Humphrey, married January 9, 1830, Emanuel Brashers, Matilda Humphrey, married 16, Nobember 1833 M. S. Neely.
     "Sarah Humphrey, married September 24, 1829, Presley Brown, Elizabeth Humphrey, married, August 4, 1837, William Humphrey
     "Raughley ((Rollie) Humphrey, married, February 15, 1827, Jane Cain."¹

Almira P. Humphrey was listed as a resident in Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Ben Humphery in the 1820 United States Federal Census

p. 10, line 48

Almira P. Humphrey was listed as a resident in Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff's household in the census report in 1840 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Benjamin Umphrey [sic] in the 1840 United States Federal Census

NB: Benjamin's children, Richard and Lucretia, were unmarried in 1840 an possibly living at home. His dau. Almira was widowed in 1840 and had one child, James, b. aft 1836-bef 1840 (his parent's marriage date). The two youngest females in the houshold are unidentified.
p. 135, line 24
In Benjamin Humphrey's will dated 19 July 1847 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA, Almira P. Humphrey was named as an heir;
Benjamin Humphry in the Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989

Individuals Listed (Name)     Relationship

from Find A Grave memorial:
     "After my just debts and funeral expense be paid I give my wife Elizabeth Humphrey, all my household and kitchen furniture including one third part of my sheep, two cows, one mare and colt, also one years provisions to have and dispose as she sees fit and proper, I further give my wife E.H. all my land including the mansion house during her natural life and after her disease, I give the same to my son Joseph and his heirs forever, he being under promise to assist in taking care of his mother."⁷

     James Pruden Humphrey was born in 1795 at Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Julia Angeline Tanner in 1831 at Kentucky, USA.²

James Pruden Humphrey died in 1836 at McLean Co., Kentucky, USA.¹
James Pruden Humphrey was buried in 1836 at Underwood Family Cemetery, McLean Co., Kentucky, USA;
From Find a Grave:
James Pruden Humphrey
     James Pruden Humphrey was listed as a resident in Daniel Humphrey and Catherine Pruden's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Ohio, Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Daniel Humphrey in the 1810 United States Federal Census

p. 90, line 9

     Lucretia Ann Humphrey was born in 1824 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.² She married John Barnett Tanner on 28 December 1843 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
John Tanner in the Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Lucretia Ann Humphrey was buried after 1860 at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, USA;
from Find A Grave:
Lucretia Ann Humphrey Tanner
Lucretia Ann Humphrey died between 1860 and 1880 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, USA; They were in the 1860 census in Butler Co., MO. Her husband was without her in the 1880 census (Dallas Co., TX).²
     She was a mentioned with Benjamin Humphrey; Clipping "Humphrey Family Bible Record" by Mrs. Agnes D. Ashby posted by Herwork on 11 July 2014:
     "Benjamine Humphrey a charter member of Waltons Creek Church is buried in a family buring [sic] ground near Matanza on his monument died, November 17, 1847, age, 63..."
     "Benjamine Humphrey was married to Betsy McGriff when they moved to Ohio County. His farther, John, died in Hardin County in 1815. His sister, Betsy married Timothy Tichenor. They also lived in Walton's Creek Community. Issue of Benjamine and Betsy Humphrey are Rollie B., Richard E., Abijaj-(ABIJAH) Sarah Bron, Margaret Brashears, Matilda Neely, Almira Graddy, Elizabeth, Lucreta Tanner.
     "Ohio County Marriages:
     "Margaret Humphrey, married January 9, 1830, Emanuel Brashers, Matilda Humphrey, married 16, Nobember 1833 M. S. Neely.
     "Sarah Humphrey, married September 24, 1829, Presley Brown, Elizabeth Humphrey, married, August 4, 1837, William Humphrey
     "Raughley ((Rollie) Humphrey, married, February 15, 1827, Jane Cain."¹

Lucretia Ann Humphrey was listed as a resident in Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff's household in the census report in 1840 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Benjamin Umphrey [sic] in the 1840 United States Federal Census

NB: Benjamin's children, Richard and Lucretia, were unmarried in 1840 an possibly living at home. His dau. Almira was widowed in 1840 and had one child, James, b. aft 1836-bef 1840 (his parent's marriage date). The two youngest females in the houshold are unidentified.
p. 135, line 24
In Benjamin Humphrey's will dated 19 July 1847 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA, Lucretia Ann Humphrey was named as an heir;
Benjamin Humphry in the Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989

Individuals Listed (Name)     Relationship

from Find A Grave memorial:
     "After my just debts and funeral expense be paid I give my wife Elizabeth Humphrey, all my household and kitchen furniture including one third part of my sheep, two cows, one mare and colt, also one years provisions to have and dispose as she sees fit and proper, I further give my wife E.H. all my land including the mansion house during her natural life and after her disease, I give the same to my son Joseph and his heirs forever, he being under promise to assist in taking care of his mother."⁵

     John Barnett Tanner was born on 12 January 1822 at McLean Co., Kentucky, USA.² He married Lucretia Ann Humphrey, daughter of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 28 December 1843 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
John Tanner in the Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
John Barnett Tanner died on 10 April 1895 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, USA, at age 73.²
John Barnett Tanner was buried after 10 April 1895 at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, USA;
from Find A Grave:
John Barnett Tanner

     Emanuel Brashears was born on 18 January 1807 at Kentucky, USA.⁴ He married Margaret Elizabeth Jane Humphrey, daughter of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 9 January 1830 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

Emanuel Brashears died on 22 November 1884 at Gibson Co., Indiana, USA, at age 77.⁴
Emanuel Brashears was buried after 22 November 1884 at Humphrey Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., Indiana, USA;
from Find A Grave:
     He was a mentioned with Benjamin Humphrey; Clipping "Humphrey Family Bible Record" by Mrs. Agnes D. Ashby posted by Herwork on 11 July 2014:
     "Benjamine Humphrey a charter member of Waltons Creek Church is buried in a family buring [sic] ground near Matanza on his monument died, November 17, 1847, age, 63..."
     "Benjamine Humphrey was married to Betsy McGriff when they moved to Ohio County. His farther, John, died in Hardin County in 1815. His sister, Betsy married Timothy Tichenor. They also lived in Walton's Creek Community. Issue of Benjamine and Betsy Humphrey are Rollie B., Richard E., Abijaj-(ABIJAH) Sarah Bron, Margaret Brashears, Matilda Neely, Almira Graddy, Elizabeth, Lucreta Tanner.
     "Ohio County Marriages:
     "Margaret Humphrey, married January 9, 1830, Emanuel Brashers, Matilda Humphrey, married 16, Nobember 1833 M. S. Neely.
     "Sarah Humphrey, married September 24, 1829, Presley Brown, Elizabeth Humphrey, married, August 4, 1837, William Humphrey
     "Raughley ((Rollie) Humphrey, married, February 15, 1827, Jane Cain."¹ Emanuel Brashears was also known as Emanuel Broshears.⁵ Emanuel Brashears was also known as Emanuel Broshears.⁴

     Matthew Sabin Neely was born in 1811 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.² He married Matilda Humphrey, daughter of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 16 November 1833 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.¹ Matthew Sabin Neely married Mary Elizabeth Ringo on 28 October 1855 at Red River Co., Texas, USA,
; His 2nd of 2 wives.³
Matthew Sabin Neely was buried in 1880 at McFall Cemetery, Nelta, Hopkins Co., Texas, USA;
from Find A Grave:
Matthew Sabin Neely
Birth     1811, Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
Death     1880 (aged 68–69), Red River County, Texas, USA
Burial     McFall Cemetery, Nelta, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
son of Matthew Neely and Hannah Elizabeth Sabin, both of New Hampshire/Vermont area.
The same Matthew, age 59, 1870 Census Mary Elizabeth Neely, age 39
     Matthew Sabin Neely and Mary Elizabeth Ringo died sometime after 1880 when they appeared on 1870 Hopkins County, Texas census; same page along with the Greenleaf's family.
     They were buried in the McFall Cemetery at Nelta, Hopkins County, Texas, however, no stones have been located for them.
1]m. Matilda Humphrey 16 Nov 1833 Ohio County, Kentucky
2]SPOUSE: Mary Elizabeth Ringo
Gravesite Details     Unmarked Grave
Family Members
Spouse
     Matilda Humphrey Neely 1815–1847 (m. 1833)
Created by: Gone Exhumin'
Added: Sep 2, 2024
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 274295508.²
Matthew Sabin Neely died in 1880 at Red River Co., Texas, USA.²
     He was a mentioned with Benjamin Humphrey; Clipping "Humphrey Family Bible Record" by Mrs. Agnes D. Ashby posted by Herwork on 11 July 2014:
     "Benjamine Humphrey a charter member of Waltons Creek Church is buried in a family buring [sic] ground near Matanza on his monument died, November 17, 1847, age, 63..."
     "Benjamine Humphrey was married to Betsy McGriff when they moved to Ohio County. His farther, John, died in Hardin County in 1815. His sister, Betsy married Timothy Tichenor. They also lived in Walton's Creek Community. Issue of Benjamine and Betsy Humphrey are Rollie B., Richard E., Abijaj-(ABIJAH) Sarah Bron, Margaret Brashears, Matilda Neely, Almira Graddy, Elizabeth, Lucreta Tanner.
     "Ohio County Marriages:
     "Margaret Humphrey, married January 9, 1830, Emanuel Brashers, Matilda Humphrey, married 16, Nobember 1833 M. S. Neely.
     "Sarah Humphrey, married September 24, 1829, Presley Brown, Elizabeth Humphrey, married, August 4, 1837, William Humphrey
     "Raughley ((Rollie) Humphrey, married, February 15, 1827, Jane Cain."¹

     Presley Brown was born in 1810.² He married Sarah Jane Humphrey, daughter of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 24 September 1829 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.^1,3

Presley Brown was buried at Uncle Billie Fulkerson Cemetery, Equality, Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA; from Find A Grave:
     Birth:      unknown
     Death:      unknown
     Family links: Parents:
      James Brown (1754 - 1840)
      Dorcas Brown
     Spouse: Sarah Jane Humphrey Brown
     Children:
      James A Brown (1831 - 1856)*
      John E. Brown (1839 - 1868)*
      Newletta Brown Addington Bilbro (1841 - 1901)*
      Rhoda Brown Addington (1844 - 1896)*
     Siblings:
      Salome Brown Parker*
      Nancy Brown Moore*
      Presley Brown
      James Brown (1795 - 1869)*
      Rhoda Brown Condict (1804 - 1848)*
      Allen Brown (1807 - 1884)*
     Burial: Uncle Billie Fulkerson Cemetery, Equality, Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
     Created by: Carol Kaye
     Record added: May 12, 2015
     Find A Grave Memorial# 146379023.⁴
Presley Brown was buried after 1849 at Uncle Billie Fulkerson Cemetery, Equality, Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
from Find A Grave:
Presley Brown
Presley Brown died after 1849; According to his FaG memorial, his last child listed, William was born in 1849.²
     He was a mentioned with Benjamin Humphrey; Clipping "Humphrey Family Bible Record" by Mrs. Agnes D. Ashby posted by Herwork on 11 July 2014:
     "Benjamine Humphrey a charter member of Waltons Creek Church is buried in a family buring [sic] ground near Matanza on his monument died, November 17, 1847, age, 63..."
     "Benjamine Humphrey was married to Betsy McGriff when they moved to Ohio County. His farther, John, died in Hardin County in 1815. His sister, Betsy married Timothy Tichenor. They also lived in Walton's Creek Community. Issue of Benjamine and Betsy Humphrey are Rollie B., Richard E., Abijaj-(ABIJAH) Sarah Bron, Margaret Brashears, Matilda Neely, Almira Graddy, Elizabeth, Lucreta Tanner.
     "Ohio County Marriages:
     "Margaret Humphrey, married January 9, 1830, Emanuel Brashers, Matilda Humphrey, married 16, Nobember 1833 M. S. Neely.
     "Sarah Humphrey, married September 24, 1829, Presley Brown, Elizabeth Humphrey, married, August 4, 1837, William Humphrey
     "Raughley ((Rollie) Humphrey, married, February 15, 1827, Jane Cain."¹ Presley Brown was also known as Presley Brown.⁴

     William Humphrey was born in 1810 at Kentucky, USA.² He married Elizabeth Humphrey, daughter of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 4 August 1837 at Kentucky, USA,
; Her 1st of 2 husbands. From FaG memorial: "m. Aug 4, 1837 (in Muhlenberg CO, Kentucky?) No proof on this because their first born Matilda Jane Humphrey was in 1830/1831 as shown on 1850 Census."^3,1
William Humphrey was buried after 1850 at Burial details unknown ;
from Find A Grave:
William Humphrey
     He was a mentioned with Benjamin Humphrey; Clipping "Humphrey Family Bible Record" by Mrs. Agnes D. Ashby posted by Herwork on 11 July 2014:
     "Benjamine Humphrey a charter member of Waltons Creek Church is buried in a family buring [sic] ground near Matanza on his monument died, November 17, 1847, age, 63..."
     "Benjamine Humphrey was married to Betsy McGriff when they moved to Ohio County. His farther, John, died in Hardin County in 1815. His sister, Betsy married Timothy Tichenor. They also lived in Walton's Creek Community. Issue of Benjamine and Betsy Humphrey are Rollie B., Richard E., Abijaj-(ABIJAH) Sarah Bron, Margaret Brashears, Matilda Neely, Almira Graddy, Elizabeth, Lucreta Tanner.
     "Ohio County Marriages:
     "Margaret Humphrey, married January 9, 1830, Emanuel Brashers, Matilda Humphrey, married 16, Nobember 1833 M. S. Neely.
     "Sarah Humphrey, married September 24, 1829, Presley Brown, Elizabeth Humphrey, married, August 4, 1837, William Humphrey
     "Raughley ((Rollie) Humphrey, married, February 15, 1827, Jane Cain."¹ William Humphrey and Elizabeth Humphrey were Research Issues See attached image from FaG memorial.^2,3

William Humphrey was listed as a resident in Raleigh "Rolly" Humphrey and Mary Ann "Polly" Ferguson's household in the census report in 1810 at Washington Co., Kentucky, USA; p. 304, line 24
     Name:     Rauley Humphey
     Home in 1810 (City, County, State):     Washington, Kentucky
     Free White Persons - Males - Under 10:     3 [aft 1810] William 1810, Unknown?, Unknown?
     Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 :     1 [1766-84] Rawleigh 1777
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 10:     1 [aft 1810] Unknown?
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15:     1 [1795-1800] Sarah 1798
     Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44:     1 [1766-84] Polly (Ferguson) 1777
     Numbers of Slaves:     1
     Number of Household Members Under 16:     5
     Number of Household Members Over 25:     2
     Number of Household Members:     8.⁴

William Humphrey was listed as a resident in Raleigh "Rolly" Humphrey and Mary Ann "Polly" Ferguson's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Washington Co., Kentucky, USA; p. 87, line 3
     Name:     Rolley Humpris
     Home in 1820 (City, County, State):     Washington, Kentucky
     Enumeration Date:     August 7, 1820
     Free White Persons - Males - Under 10:     3 [aft 1810] Wiliam 1810, Unknown 2, Unknown 3
     Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15:     2 [1805-10] Unknown 4, Unknown 5
     Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25:     1 [1795-1804] John 1800
     Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over:     1 [bef 1776] Rawleigh 1777
     Free White Persons - Females - Under 10:     2 [aft 1810] Unknown 6, Unknown 7
     Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15:     1 [1805-10] Unknown 8
     Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over :     1 [bef 1776] Polly (Ferguson) 1777
     Slaves - Males - Under 14:     4
     Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25:     1
     Slaves - Females - Under 14:     2
     Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44:     1
     Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture:     4
     All Other Persons Except Indians not Taxed:     9
     Free White Persons - Under 16:     8
     Free White Persons - Over 25:     2
     Total Free White Persons:     11
     Total Slaves:     8
     Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other:     28.⁵

William Humphrey appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Thomas Elliston and Mary Ann "Polly" Ferguson at Washington Co., Kentucky, USA;
Thomas Ellison in the 1830 United States Federal Census

p. 131, line 4

     Jane Cain was born on 30 January 1806 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.² She married Raughley/Raleigh "Rollie" Benjamin Humphrey, son of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 15 February 1827 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

Jane Cain died on 21 April 1884 at Webster Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 78.²
Jane Cain was buried after 21 April 1884 at Ramsey Cemetery, Webster Co., Kentucky, USA; from Find A Grave:
     Birth:      Jan. 30, 1806, Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
     Death:      Apr. 21, 1884, Webster County, Kentucky, USA
     Name Raleigh Humphrey
     Event Type Marriage
     Event Date 15 Feb 1827
     Event Place , Ohio, Kentucky, United States
     Gender Male
     Marital Status Married
     Spouse's Name Jane Cain
     Spouse's Gender Female
     Citation: "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch
     Family links: Spouse: Raleigh Humphrey (1802 - 1891)*
     Children:
      Amanda Greer (1836 - 1918)*
      Mary Matilda Humphrey Townsend (1840 - 1935)*
     Burial: Ramsey Cemetery, Webster County, Kentucky, USA
     Maintained by: Peabody
     Originally Created by: dd mathews
     Record added: Feb 12, 2012
     Find A Grave Memorial# 84858941.²
     She was a mentioned with Benjamin Humphrey; Clipping "Humphrey Family Bible Record" by Mrs. Agnes D. Ashby posted by Herwork on 11 July 2014:
     "Benjamine Humphrey a charter member of Waltons Creek Church is buried in a family buring [sic] ground near Matanza on his monument died, November 17, 1847, age, 63..."
     "Benjamine Humphrey was married to Betsy McGriff when they moved to Ohio County. His farther, John, died in Hardin County in 1815. His sister, Betsy married Timothy Tichenor. They also lived in Walton's Creek Community. Issue of Benjamine and Betsy Humphrey are Rollie B., Richard E., Abijaj-(ABIJAH) Sarah Bron, Margaret Brashears, Matilda Neely, Almira Graddy, Elizabeth, Lucreta Tanner.
     "Ohio County Marriages:
     "Margaret Humphrey, married January 9, 1830, Emanuel Brashers, Matilda Humphrey, married 16, Nobember 1833 M. S. Neely.
     "Sarah Humphrey, married September 24, 1829, Presley Brown, Elizabeth Humphrey, married, August 4, 1837, William Humphrey
     "Raughley ((Rollie) Humphrey, married, February 15, 1827, Jane Cain."¹

Reference: For more information about the children of Raleigh and Jane (CAIN) HUMPHREY, see their Find A Grave memorials.^3,2

     Nancy Wilkins was born in 1820 at Kentucky, USA.¹ She married Richard Ellison Humphrey, son of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 3 October 1841 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.¹
Nancy Wilkins was buried in 1846 at Burial details unknown ;
from Find A Grave:
Nancy Wilkins Humphrey
Nancy Wilkins died in 1846 at Kentucky, USA.¹

     George Benjamin Humphrey was born in 1805 at Hardin Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ He married Sarah Noffsinger, daughter of Wiliam Jacob Noffsinger and (?) Susan H. Stoner, on 19 June 1831 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

George Benjamin Humphrey died in 1881 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.¹
George Benjamin Humphrey was buried in 1881 at Old Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA;
from Find A Grave:
George Benjamin Humphrey
     George Benjamin Humphrey was listed as a resident in Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Ohio, Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Benjamin Humphrey in the 1810 United States Federal Census

p. 80, line 1

George Benjamin Humphrey was listed as a resident in Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Ben Humphery in the 1820 United States Federal Census

p. 10, line 48
In Benjamin Humphrey's will dated 19 July 1847 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA, George Benjamin Humphrey was named as an heir;
Benjamin Humphry in the Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989

Individuals Listed (Name)     Relationship

from Find A Grave memorial:
     "After my just debts and funeral expense be paid I give my wife Elizabeth Humphrey, all my household and kitchen furniture including one third part of my sheep, two cows, one mare and colt, also one years provisions to have and dispose as she sees fit and proper, I further give my wife E.H. all my land including the mansion house during her natural life and after her disease, I give the same to my son Joseph and his heirs forever, he being under promise to assist in taking care of his mother."⁵

     Sarah Noffsinger was born in 1805 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, USA.⁴ She married George Benjamin Humphrey, son of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 19 June 1831 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.⁵

Sarah Noffsinger was buried in 1881 at Old Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA;
from Find A Grave:
Sarah Noffsinger Humphrey
Sarah Noffsinger died in 1881 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.⁴

     James Prudent Humphrey was born in 1807 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.² He married Catherine Humphrey, daughter of Abijah "Bijes" Humphrey and Catherine "Kitty" Emerson, in 1832 at Kentucky, USA,
; Ancestry.com - U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Source Citation: Source number: 2394.007; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
Source Information: Yates Publishing. U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
Original data: This unique collection of records was extracted from a variety of sources including family group sheets and electronic databases. Originally, the information was derived from an array of materials including pedigree charts, family history articles, querie.^2,3 James Prudent Humphrey married Barbara Miller, daughter of Daniel Miller and Elizabeth "Betsy" Musick, on 2 August 1854 at Edmonson Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

James Prudent Humphrey died in 1881 at Renfrow, Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.²
James Prudent Humphrey was buried in 1881 at Burial location unknown ; From Find A Grave:
     James Prudent Humphrey was also known as James Prudent Humphrey.²

James Prudent Humphrey was listed as a resident in Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Ohio, Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Benjamin Humphrey in the 1810 United States Federal Census

p. 80, line 1

James Prudent Humphrey was listed as a resident in Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Ben Humphery in the 1820 United States Federal Census

p. 10, line 48
In Benjamin Humphrey's will dated 19 July 1847 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA, James Prudent Humphrey was named as an heir;
Benjamin Humphry in the Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989

Individuals Listed (Name)     Relationship

from Find A Grave memorial:
     "After my just debts and funeral expense be paid I give my wife Elizabeth Humphrey, all my household and kitchen furniture including one third part of my sheep, two cows, one mare and colt, also one years provisions to have and dispose as she sees fit and proper, I further give my wife E.H. all my land including the mansion house during her natural life and after her disease, I give the same to my son Joseph and his heirs forever, he being under promise to assist in taking care of his mother."⁶

James Prudent Humphrey and Catherine Humphrey appeared in the census of 5 September 1850 at Butler Co., Kentucky, USA; p. 256-A, lines 20-25, dwelling 589, family 589
20 HUMPHREY, James P. 42 [1808] M Farmer $500 KY
21 " , Catherine 42 [1808] F KY0
22 " , Adeline 14 [1836] F KY Attended School
23 " , Catherine 6 [1844] F KY Attended School
24 " , Benjamin 5 [1845] M KY
25 " , John 2 [1847] M KY.⁷

     Barbara Miller was born in 1824.¹ She married James Prudent Humphrey, son of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 2 August 1854 at Edmonson Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

Barbara Miller was buried at Location unknown .¹

     Timothy Downing Humphrey was born in 1808 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ He married Matilda Elizabeth Wilkins on 8 September 1831.²

Timothy Downing Humphrey died in 1881 at South Carrollton, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.¹
Timothy Downing Humphrey was buried in 1881 at Burial details unknown ;
From Find A Grave:
Timothy Downing Humphrey
     Timothy Downing Humphrey was listed as a resident in Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff's household in the census report on 6 August 1810 at Ohio, Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Benjamin Humphrey in the 1810 United States Federal Census

p. 80, line 1

Timothy Downing Humphrey was listed as a resident in Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Ben Humphery in the 1820 United States Federal Census

p. 10, line 48
In Benjamin Humphrey's will dated 19 July 1847 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA, Timothy Downing Humphrey was named as an heir;
Benjamin Humphry in the Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989

Individuals Listed (Name)     Relationship

from Find A Grave memorial:
     "After my just debts and funeral expense be paid I give my wife Elizabeth Humphrey, all my household and kitchen furniture including one third part of my sheep, two cows, one mare and colt, also one years provisions to have and dispose as she sees fit and proper, I further give my wife E.H. all my land including the mansion house during her natural life and after her disease, I give the same to my son Joseph and his heirs forever, he being under promise to assist in taking care of his mother."⁵

     Matilda Elizabeth Wilkins was born in 1810 at Kentucky, USA.¹ She married Timothy Downing Humphrey, son of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 8 September 1831.²

Matilda Elizabeth Wilkins was buried in 1871 at Burial details unknown ;
From Find A Grave:
Matilda Elizabeth Wilkins Humphrey
Birth     1810, Kentucky, USA
Death     1871 (aged 60–61), South Carrollton, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
Burial     Buried or Lost at Sea. Specifically: Burial Details Unknown
dau of James Wilkins and Margaret Elizabeth Peggy Jarvis
Marriage 8 September 1831 - Muhlenberg, KY
married Timothy Humphrey, son of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 8 September 1831.
1850 Census
1860 Census
on the 1870 Census shows
South Carrollton, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Family Members
Spouse
     Timothy Downing Humphrey 1808–1881 (m. 1831)
Children
     Matilda Catherine Humphrey Lam 1854–1880
Created by: Gone Exhumin'
Added: Sep 3, 2024
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 274315785.¹
Matilda Elizabeth Wilkins died in 1871 at South Carrollton, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

     Timothy Downing Humphrey was born on 1 September 1845 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ He married Amanda Jane Spears on 26 May 1872 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.²

Timothy Downing Humphrey died on 4 February 1908 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 62.¹
Timothy Downing Humphrey was buried after 4 February 1908 at Coleman Cemetery #2, Central City, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA; from Find A Grave:
     Birth:      Sep. 1, 1845
     Death:      Feb. 4, 1908
     Timothy D is the son of Timothy and Matilda
     Family links: Parents: Timothy Humphrey (1808 - 1881)
     Spouse: Amanda Jane Spears Humphrey (1854 - 1927)*
     Children:
      Timothy Ellison Humphrey (1877 - 1951)*
      Nona Jackson Humphrey Whitehouse (1881 - 1955)*
      Nancy Jane Humphrey McCoy (1885 - 1915)*
      Beulah "Polly" Humphrey Stirsman (1891 - 1917)*
      Herbert Humphrey (1895 - 1978)*
     Burial: Coleman Cemetery #2, Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
     Created by: D. L. Lee
     Record added: Jun 14, 2014
     Find A Grave Memorial# 131419060.¹

     Amanda Jane Spears was born on 25 April 1854 at Kentucky, USA.¹ She married Timothy Downing Humphrey, son of Timothy Downing Humphrey and Matilda Elizabeth Wilkins, on 26 May 1872 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

Amanda Jane Spears died on 29 July 1927 at Central City, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 73.¹
Amanda Jane Spears was buried after 29 July 1927 at Coleman Cemetery #2, Central City, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA; from Find A Grave:
     Birth:      Apr. 25, 1854, Kentucky, USA
     Death:      Jul. 29, 1927, Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
     Source: Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Death #16709, 1927. Daughter of Burl and Viola (Johnson) Spears.
     Married Timothy D. Humphrey on May 26, 1872 in Muhlenberg County Kentucky.
     Known children:
     Timothy Ellison Humphrey - born June 1877
     Nancy J. Humphrey - born August 1885
     Grover Humphrey - born October 1888
     Beulah Humphrey Stirsman - born October 1891
     John H. Humphrey - born February 1895
     Family links: Spouse: Timothy Downing Humphrey (1845 - 1908)
     Children:
      Timothy Ellison Humphrey (1877 - 1951)*
      Nona Jackson Humphrey Whitehouse (1881 - 1955)*
      Nancy Jane Humphrey McCoy (1885 - 1915)*
      Beulah "Polly" Humphrey Stirsman (1891 - 1917)*
      Herbert Humphrey (1895 - 1978)*
     Burial: Coleman Cemetery #2, Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
     Created by: D. L. Lee
     Record added: Jun 14, 2014
     Find A Grave Memorial# 131419691.¹

     Richard Ellison Humphrey was born on 4 March 1817 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ He married Nancy Wilkins on 3 October 1841 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.³ Richard Ellison Humphrey married Mary Ann Wiggins on 12 March 1846 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
; His 2nd of 2 wives.^4,1
Richard Ellison Humphrey died on 8 July 1857 at Caldwell Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 40.¹
Richard Ellison Humphrey was buried after 8 July 1857 at Location unknown ;
from Find A Grave:
Richard Ellison Humphrey

His estate was probated on 25 July 1857 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
; Ancestry.com - Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989
     Name:     Richard E Humphrey
     Probate Date:     25 Jul 1857
     Probate Place:     Ohio, Kentucky, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1857
     Inferred Death Place:     Kentucky, USA
     Source Citation: Author: Ohio County (Kentucky). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Ohio, Kentucky
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Kentucky County, District and Probate Courts.^4,5
     Richard Ellison Humphrey was listed as a resident in Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff's household in the census report on 7 August 1820 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA;
Ben Humphery in the 1820 United States Federal Census

p. 10, line 48
In Benjamin Humphrey's will dated 19 July 1847 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA, Richard Ellison Humphrey was named as executor;
Benjamin Humphry in the Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989

Individuals Listed (Name)     Relationship

from Find A Grave memorial:
     "After my just debts and funeral expense be paid I give my wife Elizabeth Humphrey, all my household and kitchen furniture including one third part of my sheep, two cows, one mare and colt, also one years provisions to have and dispose as she sees fit and proper, I further give my wife E.H. all my land including the mansion house during her natural life and after her disease, I give the same to my son Joseph and his heirs forever, he being under promise to assist in taking care of his mother."⁷

Richard Ellison Humphrey left a will on 22 June 1857 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA; Ancestry.com - Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989
     Name:     Richard E Humphrey
     Probate Date:     22 Jun 1857
     Probate Place:     Ohio, Kentucky, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1857
     Inferred Death Place:     Kentucky, USA
     Source Citation
     Author: Kentucky. County Court (Ohio County); Probate Place: Ohio, Kentucky
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Kentucky County, District and Probate Courts.

Transcription by GA Vaut:
     "In the name of God Amen. I Richard E. Humphrey of the County of Ohio and State of Kentucky being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposinb memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such wordly estate as it has pleased God to help jme with I give and bequeath the same in manner following that is to say
     "First I desire that my beloved wife Mary Ann Humphrey select out of my personal estate that is designated by our statue law that is allowed a widow for the benefit of her and her children. After which I desire that the residue of my perishable property be sold as soojn as possibly consistent and the money arising there from to gather with all ?? (if any) at my decease all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.
     "Secondly I desire that my loved wife Mary Ann have and retain the homestead and real estate during her life or widowhood but in case of her marrying again the whole of my real estate revert to my children jointly and be equally divided among them and to be enjoyed by them for ever.
     "Thirdly I desire that my executed as soon as possible after my decease take the legal course and being out my son James Lewis Humphrey to some good merchandise trade until he becomes and arrives to the age of one and twenty years.
     "An lastly I do here by constitute and appoint my friend William Ashby sole executor of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments by and hereftofore made.
     "In testament whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this 22nd day of June AD 1857. R E Humphrey
     "Signed sealed published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above named Richd E Humphrey in the presence of us all: Daniel Lindsley; Jacob H Igelhart; Jacob L Conditt
     "Codicil: I R E Humphrey of the County of Ohio and State of Kentucky do herreby make and publish this codicil to be added to my last will and testament in manner following to wit I request direct and here by empower my Executor named in my foregoing will to sell conseey(?) and make a title of Conseey since there to a sufficient of my land off of the North end of my whole lot or survey of land except the wood land in the Northwest corner of said land to pay all just outstanding debts against my estate after disposing of the perishable assets of my estate. Should there be any lacking for that purpose and that I wish that John A Taylor shall have the refusal of said land at its valuation price. In witness wehreof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 29th day of June AD 1857. R W Humphrey.
     "Signed seal publish by R E Humphrey in presence of us all: J L Conditt, Danie Lindley
     "Commonwealth of Ky, County of Ohio Sct
     "I R Set Moseley Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that this last will and testament with the codicil annexed of Richd E Humphrey Decd was produced in Court and duly proven to be the act and deed of said Humphrey by the oaths of Jacob L Condict and Daniel Lindley two of the subscribing witnesses thereto. Examined and approved of by the Court and ordered to be recorded which has been done accordingly this 25th day July 1857 AD.
     "R Seth Modeley Clk, Ohio County Ct.⁴

     Mary Ann "Polly" Chapman was born on 14 November 1820.¹ She married Abijah Humphrey, son of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 3 September 1840 at Warwick Co., Indiana, USA.¹

Mary Ann "Polly" Chapman died on 22 August 1898 at Pike Co., Indiana, USA, at age 77.¹
Mary Ann "Polly" Chapman was buried after 22 August 1898 at Spurgeon Cemetery, Spurgeon, Pike Co., Indiana, USA;
from Find A Grave:
Mary Ann “Polly” Chapman Humphrey
Birth     14 Nov 1820
Death     22 Aug 1898 (aged 77)
Burial     Spurgeon Cemetery, Spurgeon, Pike County, Indiana, USA
She is the daughter of James Lewis Chapman and Margery Taylor.
She was married to Abijah Humphrey on September 3, 1840 in Warrick County, Indiana.
Family Members
Spouse
     Abijah Humphrey 1818–1895
Children
     Sarah Elizabeth Humphrey Beatty 1841–1916
     Joseph W. Humphrey 1847–1919
     Benjamin Austin Humphrey 1848–1922
     Mary Humphrey Bilderback 1853–1894
Created by: Brittany Hewitt
Added: Apr 29, 2012
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 89293829.²
     Reference: For more information about the children of Abijah and Polly (CHAPMAN) HUMPHREY, see their Find A Grave memorials.^1,3

     Joseph Humphrey was born in 1825 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.² He married Elizabeth Ann Miller, daughter of Daniel Miller and Elizabeth "Betsy" Musick, on 21 August 1849 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.²
Joseph Humphrey died on 30 April 1895.²
Joseph Humphrey was buried after 30 April 1895 at Burial details unknown ;
from Find A Grave:
Joseph Humphrey
      ; From Find A Grave:

     Elizabeth Ann Miller was born circa 1831 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ She married Joseph Humphrey, son of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 21 August 1849 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.⁴
Elizabeth Ann Miller was buried in 1856 at Burial details unknown ;
from Find A Grave:
Elizabeth Ann Miller Humphrey
Elizabeth Ann Miller died in 1856.¹

     John Humphrey Jr. was born in 1782.¹ He married Nancy Rude on 26 December 1799.¹

John Humphrey Jr. was buried before 16 January 1857 at Walton Creek Cemetery, Centertown, Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA; From Find A Grave:
John Humphrey Jr. died before 16 January 1857.¹

His estate was probated on 16 January 1857 at Daviess Co., Kentucky, USA,
; Ancestry.com - Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989
     Name:     John Humphrey
     Probate Date:     16 Jan 1857
     Probate Place:     Daviess, Kentucky, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1857
     Inferred Death Place:     Kentucky, USA
     Source Citation: Author: Kentucky. County Court (Daviess County); Probate Place: Daviess, Kentucky
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Kentucky County, District and Probate Courts.²

     Nancy Rude married John Humphrey Jr., son of John Humphrey and Elizabeth Forbes, on 26 December 1799.¹

     Mary Ann Wiggins was born in 1830 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA.³ She married Richard Ellison Humphrey, son of Benjamin Humphrey and Elizabeth "Betsy" McGriff, on 12 March 1846 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA,
; His 2nd of 2 wives.^1,2
Mary Ann Wiggins died on 6 January 1916 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA.³
Mary Ann Wiggins was buried after 6 January 1916 at Wiggins Cemetery, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA;
from Find A Grave:
Mary Ann Wiggins Humphrey
     In Richard Ellison Humphrey's will dated 22 June 1857 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA, Mary Ann Wiggins was named as an heir; Ancestry.com - Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989
     Name:     Richard E Humphrey
     Probate Date:     22 Jun 1857
     Probate Place:     Ohio, Kentucky, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1857
     Inferred Death Place:     Kentucky, USA
     Source Citation
     Author: Kentucky. County Court (Ohio County); Probate Place: Ohio, Kentucky
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Kentucky County, District and Probate Courts.

Transcription by GA Vaut:
     "In the name of God Amen. I Richard E. Humphrey of the County of Ohio and State of Kentucky being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposinb memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such wordly estate as it has pleased God to help jme with I give and bequeath the same in manner following that is to say
     "First I desire that my beloved wife Mary Ann Humphrey select out of my personal estate that is designated by our statue law that is allowed a widow for the benefit of her and her children. After which I desire that the residue of my perishable property be sold as soojn as possibly consistent and the money arising there from to gather with all ?? (if any) at my decease all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.
     "Secondly I desire that my loved wife Mary Ann have and retain the homestead and real estate during her life or widowhood but in case of her marrying again the whole of my real estate revert to my children jointly and be equally divided among them and to be enjoyed by them for ever.
     "Thirdly I desire that my executed as soon as possible after my decease take the legal course and being out my son James Lewis Humphrey to some good merchandise trade until he becomes and arrives to the age of one and twenty years.
     "An lastly I do here by constitute and appoint my friend William Ashby sole executor of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments by and hereftofore made.
     "In testament whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this 22nd day of June AD 1857. R E Humphrey
     "Signed sealed published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above named Richd E Humphrey in the presence of us all: Daniel Lindsley; Jacob H Igelhart; Jacob L Conditt
     "Codicil: I R E Humphrey of the County of Ohio and State of Kentucky do herreby make and publish this codicil to be added to my last will and testament in manner following to wit I request direct and here by empower my Executor named in my foregoing will to sell conseey(?) and make a title of Conseey since there to a sufficient of my land off of the North end of my whole lot or survey of land except the wood land in the Northwest corner of said land to pay all just outstanding debts against my estate after disposing of the perishable assets of my estate. Should there be any lacking for that purpose and that I wish that John A Taylor shall have the refusal of said land at its valuation price. In witness wehreof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 29th day of June AD 1857. R W Humphrey.
     "Signed seal publish by R E Humphrey in presence of us all: J L Conditt, Danie Lindley
     "Commonwealth of Ky, County of Ohio Sct
     "I R Set Moseley Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that this last will and testament with the codicil annexed of Richd E Humphrey Decd was produced in Court and duly proven to be the act and deed of said Humphrey by the oaths of Jacob L Condict and Daniel Lindley two of the subscribing witnesses thereto. Examined and approved of by the Court and ordered to be recorded which has been done accordingly this 25th day July 1857 AD.
     "R Seth Modeley Clk, Ohio County Ct.¹

     James Lewis Humphrey was born on 22 July 1843; His father's 1857 will states that he is under the age of 21 at the time.^1,3
James Lewis Humphrey died on 3 May 1862 at Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 18.³
James Lewis Humphrey was buried after 3 May 1862 at Noffsinger Cemetery #2, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, USA;
from Find A Grave:
James Lewis Humphrey
     In Richard Ellison Humphrey's will dated 22 June 1857 at Ohio Co., Kentucky, USA, James Lewis Humphrey was named as an heir; Ancestry.com - Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989
     Name:     Richard E Humphrey
     Probate Date:     22 Jun 1857
     Probate Place:     Ohio, Kentucky, USA
     Inferred Death Year:     Abt 1857
     Inferred Death Place:     Kentucky, USA
     Source Citation
     Author: Kentucky. County Court (Ohio County); Probate Place: Ohio, Kentucky
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
     Original data: Kentucky County, District and Probate Courts.

Transcription by GA Vaut:
     "In the name of God Amen. I Richard E. Humphrey of the County of Ohio and State of Kentucky being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposinb memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such wordly estate as it has pleased God to help jme with I give and bequeath the same in manner following that is to say
     "First I desire that my beloved wife Mary Ann Humphrey select out of my personal estate that is designated by our statue law that is allowed a widow for the benefit of her and her children. After which I desire that the residue of my perishable property be sold as soojn as possibly consistent and the money arising there from to gather with all ?? (if any) at my decease all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.
     "Secondly I desire that my loved wife Mary Ann have and retain the homestead and real estate during her life or widowhood but in case of her marrying again the whole of my real estate revert to my children jointly and be equally divided among them and to be enjoyed by them for ever.
     "Thirdly I desire that my executed as soon as possible after my decease take the legal course and being out my son James Lewis Humphrey to some good merchandise trade until he becomes and arrives to the age of one and twenty years.
     "An lastly I do here by constitute and appoint my friend William Ashby sole executor of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments by and hereftofore made.
     "In testament whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this 22nd day of June AD 1857. R E Humphrey
     "Signed sealed published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above named Richd E Humphrey in the presence of us all: Daniel Lindsley; Jacob H Igelhart; Jacob L Conditt
     "Codicil: I R E Humphrey of the County of Ohio and State of Kentucky do herreby make and publish this codicil to be added to my last will and testament in manner following to wit I request direct and here by empower my Executor named in my foregoing will to sell conseey(?) and make a title of Conseey since there to a sufficient of my land off of the North end of my whole lot or survey of land except the wood land in the Northwest corner of said land to pay all just outstanding debts against my estate after disposing of the perishable assets of my estate. Should there be any lacking for that purpose and that I wish that John A Taylor shall have the refusal of said land at its valuation price. In witness wehreof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 29th day of June AD 1857. R W Humphrey.
     "Signed seal publish by R E Humphrey in presence of us all: J L Conditt, Danie Lindley
     "Commonwealth of Ky, County of Ohio Sct
     "I R Set Moseley Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that this last will and testament with the codicil annexed of Richd E Humphrey Decd was produced in Court and duly proven to be the act and deed of said Humphrey by the oaths of Jacob L Condict and Daniel Lindley two of the subscribing witnesses thereto. Examined and approved of by the Court and ordered to be recorded which has been done accordingly this 25th day July 1857 AD.
     "R Seth Modeley Clk, Ohio County Ct.¹